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MW03 YVB

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,190 mi
Last recorded153,190 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 YVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 153,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 153,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 149,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 149,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 149,741 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 146,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 140,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 135,173 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 122,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air breather pipe split on top of engine

engine warning light illuminated

nearside front suspension squeaking at upper wishbone

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 18 Nov 2010 114,622 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 105,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 94,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 May 2008 94,207 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 87,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 67,543 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 66,964 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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MW03 YVB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW03 YVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW03 YVB registered?

MW03 YVB is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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